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Mission Statement

As part of the federal government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Eye Institute’s mission is to “conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind.”

A postdoctoral position is available in the Clinical and Translational Imaging Unit, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, to study the cellular manifestation of retinal diseases and to contribute to our understanding of the photoreceptor-retinal pigment epithelium-choriocapillaris complex in health and disease.

We are looking for a postdoc who has a proven record of accomplishments working with optical coherence tomography instrumentation who is interested in applying their skillset to clinical applications in the NEI Eye Clinic. Familiarity with optics, engineering, image acquisition, image processing, and working with human subjects will be viewed favorably. Postdocs will have the opportunity to pursue an independent project related to imaging the outer retinal bands at the cellular level in comparison to other adaptive optics modalities. Candidates will be expected to assist with design and building of optical instrumentation.

Successful candidates should have: (1) Ph.D. in advanced optical microscopy, bioengineering, biophysics, or related discipline, (2) prior experience in optical coherence tomography and working with advanced optical instrumentation, (3) ability to conduct research independently and work collaboratively with other scientists, and (4) less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. The position provides generous scientific resources and stipend support. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.

To apply, submit a cover letter, full CV, and names and contact information for three references to Johnny Tam. Please indicate your specific research interests in applying to this position.